Checking Engine-Oil Level: Notes
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WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
→ Let the fluid cool down.
→ Wear personal protective gear.
NOTE:
Incorrect oil level
- Risk of damage to engine or catalytic converter
→ Check the oil level regularly.
→ The oil level must not fall below the Minimum marking or rise above the Maximum marking.
→ Only use engine oil approved by Porsche.
Information
It is sufficient to read off the engine-oil level in the instrument cluster as described in the Driver's Manual when the specified conditions are met.
Test conditions:
Engine oil temperature is at least 60 °C
Vehicle is parked horizontally.
Wait a few minutes after stopping the engine to allow the oil to flow back into the oil pan.
The oil dipstick on the Cayenne, model year 2008-2009, is also suitable as an alternative method of checking the engine-oil level.
Part No.: 955 107 068 00
Test procedure:
- Pull out oil dipstick and wipe it off with a clean, lint-free cloth. Push dipstick back in fully, pull it out again and read off the oil level → Markings on the oil dipstick
. Correct engine-oil level if necessary.
- 1 - Max. marking
- 2 - Min. marking
- a - Above cross-hatched area up to Max. marking: no more oil needs to be added.
- b - Oil level within cross-hatched area: additional engine oil can be added.
- c - Area from Min. marking to cross-hatched area: refill engine oil up to the cross-hatched area.